Australia is so big with so many great cities to visit, and if we’re being honest, it isn’t the easiest to navigate cheaply (or do anything cheaply for that matter). Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Gold Coast, and maybe Brisbane and Newcastle if you’re lucky. But dotted up and down the eastern coast are a plethora of small seaside towns just waiting to be discovered by the unsuspecting visitor.
Crescent Head is one such town, and at 6 hours north of Sydney and 6 hours south of Brisbane it is literally near nothing exciting. But those that make the journey are rewarded with a beautifully relaxing retreat on the beach with the perfect mix of things to keep you occupied without the necessity of having a plan or worrying about crowds.
Crescent Head can probably be walked end to end in about half an hour. The town is centred around a caravan park is full of holiday homes for weekly rental. And without doubt there are always a number of campervans or Kombi’s in the car park. Whichever way you choose will be the right way to experience it. I always stay in a holiday home for a week. And of course, while there is no right or wrong to enjoy your time, here are the things to do.
Spend a lazy day at the beach
Swimming, sunbaking, surfing, sandcastles. However you beach is ok with me.
Play Golf
While the Crescent Head Golf Club is probably the shortest at 6 holes, it would have to easily be one of the most picturesque in the world. To play 3 rounds in a day is not uncommon.
Eat at the bakery every day and get fat.
It’s just too good not too. Traditional pastries, fresh bread and delicious pies.
Walk along the foreshore
And taken in the beautiful views of the golf course, the beach, and the ocean all at once.
Paddle down the creek
Or just look at it. Seriously. It’s beautiful. The creek-side caravan park spots are coveted because of the view.
Get Smashed on Splash Rock
At mid to high tide the waves start to crash over a large sloped rock, perfect for clinging to, and relatively safe if you fall off. Relatively.
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Great post Luke and love your site. I’m also always in negative leave – four weeks just isn’t enough! I love South West Rocks which isn’t too far from Crescent Head – such beautiful beaches and friendly little towns on the mid north coast. We really should explore our own backyards a little more.
Totally agree with that. How easy it is to lust after overseas trips while others lust after our own country. I know so many people who go to South west rocks very regularly. Being from Newcastle it is a pretty common one. We are definitely spoilt for choice in this part of the world!